Prepare cupcake batter as directed on box. Divide batter into thirds and color one batter teal, one blue, and one violet. Mix well.
9 oz Jiffy cake mix
Use a 1 tablespoon portion scoop to scoop 1 scoop of each color batter into cupcake liners. Bake cupcakes as directed on package. Let cool completely.
Divide 1 tub of white frosting into three bowls. Color one bowl teal and one bowl violet. Lay a piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface. Spread each color next to each other on the plastic wrap, making about a 10-12″ strip. Fold the plastic wrap tightly and twist ends.
16 oz white frosting, Violet food coloring gel, Royal Blue food coloring gel, Teal food coloring gel
Snip the tip of the plastic wrap and place into a plastic piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe icing onto cupcakes and top with sprinkles. Add icing decoration.
Mermaid Sprinkles
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Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate and do not include toppings.